2008 MINI 1.6L Diesel · YC08 DGU
2008 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10/04/2008. Recorded mileage 158,334 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1560cc
YC08 DGU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 158,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YC08 DGU Mileage History
- 29/03/201124,753 mi
- 27/03/201232,693 mi+7,940 mi
- 15/04/201341,319 mi+8,626 mi
- 28/03/201451,222 mi+9,903 mi
- 04/04/201451,352 mi+130 mi
- 10/09/201570,090 mi+18,738 mi
- 28/09/201682,929 mi+12,839 mi
- 26/09/201792,688 mi+9,759 mi
- 07/10/201792,688 mi
- 11/09/2018103,254 mi+10,566 mi
- 04/10/2019116,881 mi+13,627 mi
- 28/09/2020125,094 mi+8,213 mi
- 22/09/2021127,924 mi+2,830 mi
- 30/08/2022134,328 mi+6,404 mi
- 02/09/2022134,328 mi
- 22/08/2023139,645 mi+5,317 mi
- 07/03/2025153,141 mi+13,496 mi
- 07/03/2025153,141 mi
- 12/03/2026158,334 mi+5,193 mi
Average of roughly 8,933 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
YC08 DGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mini Mini (YC08 DGU) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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